The City Council voted to grant the Class 1 historic designation and 401 Merito Pl is officially saved. Send a quick thank you email to your council representative for protecting our neighborhood history. Stay alert for future preservation notices as we continue to look out for our city.
May 30, 2017
Final supporters
SIGN OUR PETITION IN SUPPORT OF SAVING 401 MERITO PL
Many of you grew up with me in this sweet home on Merito Pl. The Frankel's moved out about 6 years ago and the current owner, an out-of-town investor, is looking to demo the property. I have been working with the Palm Springs Historic Preservation Board to designate the property a Class 1 historic site that would ensure the home is preserved for generations to come. An independent study found that the property is worthy of this distinction due in large part to the unique Tudor style architecture of the home (the only one of it's kind in the Valley!) The recommendation for Class 1 designation is now going to the City Council for a final vote and we need your help!
Of course this home is very meaningful to me, but I believe it is meaningful to much of our Palm Springs family and friends as well. If the home is special to you - be it you swam with my brothers and me as kids, you lined-up for a flu-shot or check-up from my dad in the kitchen or if you just love the unique fairy tale surprise as you turn the corner in Old Las Palmas, we want to hear from you! We are looking for letters to the City Council explaining what this home means to you, your community and (or) the history of Palm Springs. You can email these letters to me at [email protected] or send them directly to City Council (email below).
The city is evolving and it is awesome to see, but it is up to us OG desert dwellers to make sure the charming corners that have made this place special for so long are not lost in the shuffle or eroded away by out-of-town investors who have no interest in the fabric or history of our community. Thank you for your support as we work save the story book home on Merito Pl! Please email me with any questions.
Thank you,
Sarah Frankel
Department of Planning Services
3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92263
Updates
May 3, 2017
The City Council vote is coming up and they need to hear from you directly. Email your support for the Class 1 designation to the council members now. Text three friends and ask them to send their own letters explaining why this home must stay.
May 3, 2017
The momentum behind saving this home is growing and the City Council is starting to notice our effort. Send your personal stories about this property to your local representatives today to keep the pressure on before the final vote.
Reached 100 supporters
May 3, 2017
44 Comments
Dr. Frankel's house should be as it is, why are we known as "Old" Las Palmas. Maybe we should change to "Concrete Heaven" as my pal from Rhode Island phrased Orange County. Ronnie Eccard 780 Prescott, PS 92262
Keep the greedy out of town developers from destroying the unique beauty of Palm Springs neighborhoods!
This 1928 house has significant historic and architectural attributes and is important to the history of the city of Palm Springs. These facts alone should make it a no-brainer for Class One Historic Site designation and preservation.
This house is amazing, many stories from being a child. It is beautiful inside and out. Palm springs is about the older times, we don't live in LA for that reason. We like our antquies and our PS history.
This house holds many memories for not only the Frankel family but for many of us who had the opportunity to grow up with them and share great times with them at this house. New Year's Eve parties as kids, sleep overs, swimming, games, laughter, everything. It is part of my childhood and many other people's childhoods.
Beautiful home! Definitely needs to stay!
Love the feel & look of this beautiful home, I have never been on property but it would definitely be a shame if someone were to change it at all! So therefore you have my vote! I hope this helps. God's Speed
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The City Council voted to grant the Class 1 historic designation and 401 Merito Pl is officially saved. Send a quick thank you email to your council representative for protecting our neighborhood history. Stay alert for future preservation notices as we continue to look out for our city.
May 30, 2017
Final supporters
SIGN OUR PETITION IN SUPPORT OF SAVING 401 MERITO PL
Many of you grew up with me in this sweet home on Merito Pl. The Frankel's moved out about 6 years ago and the current owner, an out-of-town investor, is looking to demo the property. I have been working with the Palm Springs Historic Preservation Board to designate the property a Class 1 historic site that would ensure the home is preserved for generations to come. An independent study found that the property is worthy of this distinction due in large part to the unique Tudor style architecture of the home (the only one of it's kind in the Valley!) The recommendation for Class 1 designation is now going to the City Council for a final vote and we need your help!
Of course this home is very meaningful to me, but I believe it is meaningful to much of our Palm Springs family and friends as well. If the home is special to you - be it you swam with my brothers and me as kids, you lined-up for a flu-shot or check-up from my dad in the kitchen or if you just love the unique fairy tale surprise as you turn the corner in Old Las Palmas, we want to hear from you! We are looking for letters to the City Council explaining what this home means to you, your community and (or) the history of Palm Springs. You can email these letters to me at [email protected] or send them directly to City Council (email below).
The city is evolving and it is awesome to see, but it is up to us OG desert dwellers to make sure the charming corners that have made this place special for so long are not lost in the shuffle or eroded away by out-of-town investors who have no interest in the fabric or history of our community. Thank you for your support as we work save the story book home on Merito Pl! Please email me with any questions.
Thank you,
Sarah Frankel
Department of Planning Services
3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92263
Updates
May 3, 2017
The City Council vote is coming up and they need to hear from you directly. Email your support for the Class 1 designation to the council members now. Text three friends and ask them to send their own letters explaining why this home must stay.
May 3, 2017
The momentum behind saving this home is growing and the City Council is starting to notice our effort. Send your personal stories about this property to your local representatives today to keep the pressure on before the final vote.
Reached 100 supporters
May 3, 2017
44 Comments
An extraordinary home with unique architecture that perfectly reflects the creative spirit of pre-incorporation Palm Springs. This is a "must save" structure that should continue to bless our community for future generations.
Dr. Frankel's house should be as it is, why are we known as "Old" Las Palmas. Maybe we should change to "Concrete Heaven" as my pal from Rhode Island phrased Orange County. Ronnie Eccard 780 Prescott, PS 92262
Keep the greedy out of town developers from destroying the unique beauty of Palm Springs neighborhoods!
This 1928 house has significant historic and architectural attributes and is important to the history of the city of Palm Springs. These facts alone should make it a no-brainer for Class One Historic Site designation and preservation.
This house is amazing, many stories from being a child. It is beautiful inside and out. Palm springs is about the older times, we don't live in LA for that reason. We like our antquies and our PS history.
This house holds many memories for not only the Frankel family but for many of us who had the opportunity to grow up with them and share great times with them at this house. New Year's Eve parties as kids, sleep overs, swimming, games, laughter, everything. It is part of my childhood and many other people's childhoods.
Beautiful home! Definitely needs to stay!
Love the feel & look of this beautiful home, I have never been on property but it would definitely be a shame if someone were to change it at all! So therefore you have my vote! I hope this helps. God's Speed
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An extraordinary home with unique architecture that perfectly reflects the creative spirit of pre-incorporation Palm Springs. This is a "must save" structure that should continue to bless our community for future generations.